ACEP: diagnose, treat TIAs more rapidly.
New information and technology have become available that can significantly impact the diagnosis and treatment of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). As a result, the American College of Emergency Physicians has published a special supplement in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Here are some of the recommended changes: Change the definition of a TIA from an event that lasts less than 24 hours to an event lasting less than one hour. Don't rely on outpatient follow-up to do all the necessary diagnostic tests in a timely manner. Have the patient admitted. Review and revise your protocols as necessary in light of the latest evidence-based practices.
D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013997:Time Factors